1. a small sample or preview of something that will come later

1. to have a brief experience of something before it happens fully

Examples

• The warm weather in March gave us a foretaste of spring.
• Her internship provided a foretaste of what working in medicine would be like.
• The opening scene was a foretaste of the drama to come.
• We foretasted victory when we took an early lead.
• The appetizer was a delicious foretaste of the chef’s skills.
• Students got a foretaste of college life during orientation week.